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2019 Compostela Valley Renaming Plebiscite
On December 7, 2019, a plebiscite was held to determine if residents of the Philippine province of Compostela Valley approve the renaming of their province to Davao de Oro. Background The province of Compostela Valley was carved out from Davao del Norte in 1998. In early 2019, Republic Act No. 11297 was passed into law renaming Compostela Valley to Davao de Oro, subject to the province's residents' approval in a plebiscite. The legislation was signed into law by President Rodrigo Duterte on April 17, 2019 and the signing was made known to the public on May 23, 2019. The Philippine national government's Commission on Elections (Comelec) was tasked to supervise and conduct the required plebiscite. Republic Act No. 11297 was proposed as House Bill 7363, which was filed before the House of Representatives on May 15, 2018, and Senate Bill 1746, which was filed before the Senate on December 10, 2018. Representatives Pedro Acharon Jr., Ruwel Peter Gonzaga, and Maria Carmen Zamora were the ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Compostela Valley
Davao de Oro, officially the Province of Davao de Oro ( ceb, Lalawigan sa Davao de Oro; tgl, Lalawigan ng Davao de Oro), is a province in the Philippines located in the Davao Region in Mindanao. Its capital is Nabunturan. It used to be part of the province of Davao del Norte until it was made a separate province in 1998. The province borders Davao del Norte to the west, Agusan del Sur to the north, and Davao Oriental to the east. To the southwest lies the Davao Gulf. The first elected governor was Jose Caballero, formerly a lawyer for a mining group in the province. It was formerly known as Compostela Valley (shortened to ComVal; ceb, Kawalogang Kompostela) from its inception until December 2019, when a plebiscite ratified the law that proposed to rename the province to Davao de Oro. History Davao de Oro, the 78th province in the country, was created out of Davao del Norte Province by virtue of ''Republic Act No. 8470'', signed by President Fidel V. Ramos on January 30, 1998. ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Montevista, Davao De Oro
Montevista, officially the Municipality of Montevista ( ceb, Lungsod sa Montevista; tl, Bayan ng Montevista), is a 3rd class municipality in the province of Davao de Oro, Philippines. According to the 2020 census, it has a population of 46,558 people. Caumanga, the original name of Montevista, was a peaceful haven of the Mandayan Tribe. During the Japanese occupation, Caumanga became the headquarters of the Japanese Imperial Forces who induced to flock to the place for protection, shelter, medicine, and food. With the increase of Christian settlers in the early part of 1950s, the name "Caumanga" was changed to San Jose in honor of their Patron Saint, Saint Joseph the Worker. However, it was not until June 18, 1966, when Republic Act No. 4808 was issued creating San Jose into a regular town. History Long before the coming of Christians, "Caumanga", the original name of Barangay San Jose, was home to Mandayan Tribes. It then became the stop-over for migrants (settlers coming from ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Presidency Of Rodrigo Duterte
Rodrigo Duterte Inauguration of Rodrigo Duterte, became the List of presidents of the Philippines, 16th President of the Philippines on June 30, 2016, succeeding Benigno Aquino III. He was the first president from Mindanao, the first president to have worked in all three branches of government, and the oldest to be elected. He won 2016 Philippine presidential election, the election amid growing frustration with post-People Power Revolution, EDSA governance that favored elites over ordinary Filipinos. His tenure ended on June 30, 2022. Duterte began Philippine Drug War, a crackdown on illegal drugs and corruption in the Philippines, corruption, leading to a reduction in drug proliferation but also causing the deaths of 6,600 people linked to the Illegal drug trade in the Philippines, illegal drug trade as of July 2019. His administration States parties to the Rome Statute of the International Criminal Court, withdrew the Philippines from the International Criminal Court after t ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
2019 Referendums
Nineteen or 19 may refer to: * 19 (number), the natural number following 18 and preceding 20 * one of the years 19 BC, AD 19, 1919, 2019 Films * ''19'' (film), a 2001 Japanese film * ''Nineteen'' (film), a 1987 science fiction film Music * 19 (band), a Japanese pop music duo Albums * ''19'' (Adele album), 2008 * ''19'', a 2003 album by Alsou * ''19'', a 2006 album by Evan Yo * ''19'', a 2018 album by MHD * ''19'', one half of the double album ''63/19'' by Kool A.D. * ''Number Nineteen'', a 1971 album by American jazz pianist Mal Waldron * ''XIX'' (EP), a 2019 EP by 1the9 Songs * "19" (song), a 1985 song by British musician Paul Hardcastle. * "Nineteen", a song by Bad4Good from the 1992 album ''Refugee'' * "Nineteen", a song by Karma to Burn from the 2001 album ''Almost Heathen''. * "Nineteen" (song), a 2007 song by American singer Billy Ray Cyrus. * "Nineteen", a song by Tegan and Sara from the 2007 album '' The Con''. * "XIX" (song), a 2014 song by Slipknot. ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Provincial Plebiscites In The Philippines
Provincial may refer to: Government & Administration * Provincial capitals, an administrative sub-national capital of a country * Provincial city (other) * Provincial minister (other) * Provincial Secretary, a position in Canadian government * Member of Provincial Parliament (other), a title for legislators in Ontario, Canada as well as Eastern Cape Province, South Africa. * Provincial council (other), various meanings * Sub-provincial city in the People's Republic of China Companies * The Provincial sector of British Rail, which was later renamed Regional Railways * Provincial Airlines, a Canadian airline * Provincial Insurance Company, a former insurance company in the United Kingdom Other Uses * Provincial Osorno, a football club from Chile * Provincial examinations, a school-leaving exam in British Columbia, Canada * A provincial superior of a religious order * Provincial park, the equivalent of national parks in the Canadian province ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
2019 In The Philippines
2019 in the Philippines details events of note that have occurred in the Philippines in 2019. Incumbents * President: Rodrigo Duterte (PDP–Laban) * Vice President: Leni Robredo (Liberal) * Congress ( 17th, ''ended June 4''): ** Senate President: Tito Sotto ( NPC) ** House Speaker: Gloria Macapagal Arroyo (PDP–Laban) ''(until June 30)'' * Congress (18th, ''convened July 22''): ** Senate President: Vicente Sotto III (NPC) ** House Speaker: Alan Peter Cayetano (Nacionalista) ''(elected July 22)'' * Chief Justice: ** Lucas Bersamin ''(until October 18)'' ** Antonio Carpio (''acting'') ''(October 18–23)'' ** Diosdado Peralta ''(from October 23)'' Events January * January 8 – Hanjin Heavy Industries and Construction Philippines (HHIC Phil) filed for corporate rehabilitation after it declared bankruptcy; the biggest ever bankruptcy in the Philippines surpassing the more than $386 million financial losses in the country related to the Lehman Brothers bankruptc ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Davao Del Norte's 2nd Congressional District
Davao del Norte's 2nd congressional district is one of the two congressional districts of the Philippines in the province of Davao del Norte. It has been represented in the House of Representatives since 1987. The district covers the western and coastal areas of the province, namely the cities of Panabo and Samal, and the municipalities of Braulio E. Dujali, Carmen and Santo Tomas. Prior to redistricting in 1998, the district covered parts of what is now the province of Davao de Oro, as well as the capital, Tagum, in what is now the 1st district. It is currently represented in the 19th Congress by Alan R. Dujali of the Hugpong ng Pagbabago (HNP). Representation history Election results 2022 2019 2016 2013 2010 See also *Legislative districts of Davao del Norte The legislative districts of Davao del Norte are the representation of the province of Davao del Norte in the various national legislatures of the Philippines. The province is currently represented i ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Davao De Oro's 1st Congressional District
Davao de Oro's 1st congressional district is a congressional district for the House of Representatives of the Philippines in the province of Davao de Oro. It was created ahead of the 1998 Philippine House of Representatives elections by the same republic act of July 19, 1997 that established the province initially named Compostela Valley. The district encompasses most of the area of its namesake valley in the Mindanao Pacific Cordillera which were formerly within Davao del Norte's 1st district. It currently comprises the municipalities of Compostela, Maragusan, Monkayo, Montevista and New Bataan. It is currently represented in the 19th Congress by Maricar Zamora of the Lakas–CMD and Hugpong ng Pagbabago (HNP). Representation history Election results 2022 2019 2016 See also *Legislative districts of Davao de Oro The legislative districts of Davao de Oro are the representations of the Provinces of the Philippines, province of Davao de Oro in the List of legi ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Pantukan
Pantukan, officially the Municipality of Pantukan ( ceb, Lungsod sa Pantukan; tl, Bayan ng Pantukan), is a 1st class municipality in the province of Davao de Oro, Philippines. According to the 2020 census, it has a population of 90,786 people. History In 1914, Governor General Charles Yeater declared Pantukan as a municipal district. Sangui, a Mansaka, was appointed president. A year after, he was replaced by Bancas Mansaka. On November 13, 1936, President Manuel L. Quezon declared it a regular municipality, therefore becoming the oldest town in Davao de Oro province. Teodoro Fuentes was appointed its first Alkalde. Juan Caballero Sr. was its first elected Mayor. From then up to the present, the elected mayors were: Graciano Arafol (1952-1959), Diosdado Basanez (1960-1963), Celso Sarenas (1964-) with Juan Caballero, Jr. as OIC (1986-1987), Jovito Derla (1988-1992), Juan Caballero, Jr. (1992-1995), Jovita Derla (1995-2004), Tok Sarenas (2004-2013), and Roberto Yugo (2013–present) ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Nabunturan
Nabunturan, officially the Municipality of Nabunturan ( ceb, Lungsod sa Nabunturan; tl, Bayan ng Nabunturan), is a 1st class municipality and capital of the province of Davao de Oro, Philippines. According to the 2020 census, it has a population of 84,340 people. The municipality is home to the Mainit Hot Springs Protected Landscape. History The town of Nabunturan was once a barangay of Municipality of Compostela. The origin of the name is from ''buntod'', the Cebuano term for "mountain." The word "''Nabunturan''" means "surrounded by mountains" in English. The early settlement was governed by a headman called ''Bagani'', but was under the supervision of the Municipal District President of Compostela over matters concerning civil affairs. For the maintenance of peace and order, the area was under the immediate supervision of the Philippine Constabulary Detachment of Camp Kalaw, Moncayo. From barangay Jaguimitan in the north to barangay Mawab (now a municipality in the sout ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Mawab
Mawab, officially the Municipality of Mawab ( ceb, Lungsod sa Mawab; tl, Bayan ng Mawab), is a 3rd class municipality in the province of Davao de Oro, Philippines. According to the 2020 census, it has a population of 39,631 people. Geography Mawab is bounded by the municipalities of Nabunturan, Davao de Oro, in the north-west; Montevista, Davao de Oro, and New Bataan, Davao de Oro, in the north-east; Maragusan, Davao de Oro (San Mariano) in the southeast; Municipalities of Maco, Davao de Oro, municipality of Mabini, Davao de Oro, and municipality of Pantukan, Davao de Oro in the south-west. Municipality of Mawab due to its abundance and richness of trees, and rainforest does not normally experience floody climate during rainy season. However landslides occur in some areas. The river tributaries offer seasonal planting for agro-industrial businesses. Man-made fish ponds for fresh water fishes, that are privately owned are various opportunities for business entrepreneurs. Clima ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Maco, Davao De Oro
Maco, officially the Municipality of Maco ( ceb, Lungsod sa Maco; tl, Bayan ng Maco), is a 1st class municipality in the province of Davao de Oro, Philippines. According to the 2020 census, it has a population of 83,237 people. It was formerly part of the Municipality of Mabini before becoming an independent municipality on June 17, 1967. Geography Climate Barangays Maco is politically subdivided into 37 barangays. Demographics In the 2020 census, the population of Maco, Davao de Oro, was 83,237 people, with a density of . Economy Festivals and events ;''Fiesta ng Maco'': is celebrated every last Saturday of the month of June honoring "Inahan sa Kanunay'ng Panabang" (Mother of Perpetual Help). ;Kaimonan Festival: is an annual festival that starts on June 17 to the last Saturday of the same month. ''Kaimonan'' is a mansaka term for "thanksgiving". See also *List of renamed cities and municipalities in the Philippines The following is a list of renamed cities and ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
